The Bobby Kemp Swing Show

» Profile

Make no mistake; Bobby Kemp is the real deal. With no small amount of swagger from the opening bars to the closing number, the audiences are continually aware of an outstanding vocal talent, delivered with unrivaled personality and passion.

The only other thing they're left to contemplate, is the dance-floor!

Hand-picked musicians in BK's large range of bands are extremely talented young professionals in their own right, and his regular rhythm section packs a punch big enough to launch any standard right into the 21st Century.

Bobby is also an accomplished musician - most unusual in this field. As such, he is able to pull off huge dynamic shifts in a show, swiftly moving between 'horn style' Vegas Big Band numbers, then (donning his guitar) to delicate and beautiful ballads like 'Mr. Bojangles' and his own special rendition of 'Moon River'.

A truly International artist, Bobby recently recorded his latest album Live in Stockholm Sweden. Now at the post-production stage, the first tracks are beginning to emerge, and examples can be found on these pages!

Bobby always keeps his shows flexible, so there's a big accent on client input, to ensure that it's not just a great show, but BK's performance reflects your event's mood, theme and the demographic of your guests.

The full list of live band arrangements is too big to set out here and Bobby's self-contained show is designed to be very similar (now even including his own band recordings)

* Please note: Bobby also performs selected alternative tracks. These are mostly unique arrangements from artists such as Killers, Elbow and the Stones.

» Song List

• Strike Up The Band: (instrumental)
• As Long As I’m Singing: Bobby Darin
• Ain’t That A Kick In The Head: Dean Martin
• Way You Look Tonight: Sinatra Version
• 5. Fly Me To The Moon: Bk Own Version
• Everything: Michael Buble
• Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: Andy Williams
• Sway: M. Buble Version
• Artificial Flowers: Bobby Darin
• I Get A Kick Out Of You: Sinatra Version
• Just A Gigolo: Louis Prima
• Buona Sera: Louis Prima
• That’s Amore: Dean Martin
• Mack The Knife: Bobby Darin Version
• That’s Life: Frank Sinatra
• Set 2: 55+ Mins
• In The Mood: Glenn Miller (instrumental)
• When You’re Smilin’/too Marvellous For Words: Louis Prima Medley
• The Lady Is A Tramp: Frank Sinatra
• Sex Bomb: Tome Jones
• Come Fly With Me: Bk Version
• It’s Not Unusual: Tom Jones
• Mr. Bojangles: R. Williams Version
• It Had To Be You: Harry Connick Jnr.
• Moon River: Bk Version
• Let’s Face The Music And Dance: Frank Sinatra
• It Had Better Be Tonight: M. Buble Version
• Beyond The Sea: Bobby Darin
• Splish Splash: Bobby Darin
• Viva Las Vegas: Elvis
• New York, New York: Frank Sinatra
• My Way: Frank Sinatra
• Curtain Falls: Bobby Darin

» Previous Clients

• Whiteford Summer Festival - Headline Act '09 And '10
• Variety Show Of America (florida) - Co-headline Act
• Xtra Factor House Band (big Band Night)
• Calgary, Ab, Canada - Series Of Swing And Big Band Shows
• Silja Line Baltic Cruises - Special Guest Star
• Aboard Sms 'cutty Sark' - Attended By Hrh Princess Royal
• Imperial War Museum Ln. - Attended By Hrh Duchess Of Gloucester
• Lowry Theatre Manchester - Bk Format Big Band Show
• Sheffield City Hall - Big Band Charity Event
• Uk Scouting Organisation - National Centenary Celebration Event
• Southampton Boat Show
• Corum Watches
• Help For Heroes - Charity Events
• Afghan Heroes
• Isle Of Wight - Round The Island Race
• Uksa/gipsy Moth Iv - Series Of Shows For Re-launch
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

'My own House-band - I love them!...'
- Fern Cotton, live on-air (Xtra Factor Big Band night)

I would have no hesitation in recommending Bobby. He sang and played with a 9 piece band at a recent music festival here and wowed the audience. He is very professional, with an excellent attention to detail. Being an ex sound technician himself, he is also very careful to ensure the sound amplification is as it should be. His communication was good, and all the details were confirmed in advance re timings, arrival etc etc and he delivered everything he said he would. He is a real showman and certainly entertained our crowd (we had over 500 there on the night). He has a great repertoire and was very happy for us to choose any particular songs we wanted from his playlist (which is available
on his web site I believe). I have clearly only heard him play on a stage at a larger event but, were I booking for a wedding, I would certainly consider hiring Bobby. I hope this helps and good luck with the big day! best wishes
- Kathryn Carnegie - key organiser, Whiteford summer music festival

I have hired Bobby on 3 occasions to perform at numerous Army Officers' Messes. On each and every occasion Bobby and his band have represented fantastic value for money. Blessed with seemingly limitless energy there has been no theme or occasion he hasn't been able to turn his hand to, delivering lively music which appeals to all ages. Bobby has been a hit at every event he has played at for me. I couldn't recommend him more highly, dont book him at your peril.
- Cap'n Marcus Skeet

» Set Formats

The Bobby Kemp Swing Show Offers:

1 x 90 Minute Set
Or
2 x 55 Minute Sets


Band Options

Self-contained/1 Man show
BK + 'Jazz' Quartet
BK + 7 Pce. Swing band (most popular)
In-between band sizes (typically 10 Pce.)
Big Band - BK + typically between 14 and 17 musicians

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